Wizz Air Expands its Lithuanian Offering

Central and Eastern European low-cost carrier Wizz Air has revealed plans to launch a new twice weekly link from Vilnius to the Norwegian city of Stavanger from May 27, 2012. The new service will position the budget venture as the largest operator between the two countries, adding to its existing links to Bergen and Oslo.

“Wizz Air is committed to growing its route network in Lithuania. By deploying a second aircraft to Vilnius this May, we are able to add even more destinations, and now offer access to 13 major European cities,” said John Stephenson, Executive Vice President, Wizz Air. “This new route gives Lithuanians access to one of the most important industrial hubs in Norway while introducing a great tourist destination for those living in the Stavanger area.”

Wizz Air is attempting to take advantage of the lack of a local rival to establish itself as one of the leading operators in Lithuania. The positioning of a second aircraft in the Baltic state from May will see it significantly strengthen its capacity share in a market where many other operators have failed to succeed.